KOLKATA: A late-night argument inside a rented flat in Kolkata ended in bloodshed, leaving a 25-year-old software engineer dead and two women, including his live-in partner, behind bars.The incident took place at Fartabad in Garia late on Saturday night.Police have arrested the victim’s live-in partner, Sanchalika Basu, and her mother, Moumita Basu, in connection with the alleged murder.
Who was the victim?
The deceased, Sarthak Sarkar, was a resident of Barasat and worked as a software engineer at a company in Salt Lake’s Sector V.He had been living in a rented flat in Fartabad with his girlfriend and live-in partner, Sanchalika. Her mother, Moumita, also stayed with the couple.
What happened inside the flat?
According to preliminary police investigations, an argument broke out between Sarthak and Sanchalika over an issue on Saturday night.During the altercation, Sanchalika allegedly attacked him with a sharp weapon, striking him on the shoulder. Sarthak was rushed to hospital, where doctors declared him dead.Police suspect that Sanchalika’s mother may also have played a role in the incident. Investigators are trying to establish what led to the argument and whether Moumita was involved in the alleged attack.
Neighbours heard arguments before midnight
The incident came to light around 1.30 am, when a woman reportedly ran out of the flat, crying and seeking help.Residents rushed to the spot and found the young man lying in a pool of blood on the bed. The woman who had sought help had several scratch marks on her neck.“We were still awake when we heard a woman crying and asking for help. We immediately rushed to the flat and found a young man lying in a pool of blood on the bed. The woman who had sought our help had several scratch marks on her neck. We immediately informed the police,” said Sayan Pal, a Garia resident.He added that some occupants of the same building had heard a heated argument and loud noises coming from the flat shortly before the incident.Another local resident, Arkojeet Basu, said the couple had been living in the area for some time but rarely interacted with neighbours.“They did not mix much with people in the neighbourhood. We were shocked to learn about the incident in the morning,” he said.
Police probe mother’s alleged role
Baruipur Police District superintendent of police Aravind Kumar Anand said the investigation was at a preliminary stage, with the roles of both women being examined.“The woman and her mother’s roles in the incident are being examined. The exact weapon used in the attack will be established after questioning.”Police are questioning the two women and investigating the motive behind the alleged murder. The circumstances leading up to the fatal altercation and the mother’s alleged involvement remain under investigation.
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